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2002-03
 Teams Preview

Here are some previews of teams for the 2002-03 Wrestling Season.  Scroll down to see get a pre-season glance of some of the teams Absegami will be contending with for the #1 spot in New Jersey!

 

Absegami Delsea Phillipsburg Paulsboro Washington Twp Buena
Kingsway Camden Cath Old Bridge Brick Memorial Jackson Southern Reg
Toms River E Toms River S Manalapan       

Credits: All 2002-03 previews were compiled by "Sayer of Truth" and posted on Bestonmat.com forum.
Note: Wrestling season is several months away.  The following previews are strictly a pre-season guess.  Please bear that in mind and don't send anyone e-mail telling them that they are crazy, morons, or anything else derogatory. If you have something constructive to say, then glad to hear from ya!

 

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October 10, 2002


Absegami 2002-03 Preview
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Seniors 125 - Ryan Bridge (37-0) 1st D32, 1st R8, 1st state
  140 - Mark Prince (14-16) 3rd D32
  171 - Kyle Capella (17-15) 2nd D32
  189 - Jeff Black (35-1) 1st D32, 1st R8, 1st state
  215 - Zach Hammond (35-10) 2nd D32, 3rd R8, 6th state
  135 - Jordan Alcoba
   
Juniors 112 - Nick Bridge (31-9) 2nd D32, 2nd R8
  119 - Matt Barber (11-12) 3rd D32
  145 - David Williams (16-15) 4th D32
  152 - Ryan Goodman (35-4) 1st D32, 1st R8, 2nd state
  275 - Dan Brockman (3rd D32)
   
Sophomores 103 - Zach Taylor (11-17) 4th D32
  135 - Bobby Flegel (15-7) 3rd D32
 
Graduated 130 - Rob Lawless (26-7) 2nd D32, 4th R8
160 - Ray Lamb (36-6) 1st D32, 3rd R8, 4th state
Prospects 103 - Mike Dempsey- 10   
  103 - Matt Weed- 9
  112 - Breeder-9
  135 - John Breeder-10    
  135 - Jim Stevens-10
  140 - Mark Rose-12
  145 - Phillip Black-9
  160 - JJ Gilley-10
215 - Rob Leeds-12
 

Comments by Sayer of Truth
Absegami looks loaded once again and there doesn't appear to be anyone with enough returning talent in G4 or the state to beat them. Whoever wins the G4 south sectional will easily win the G4 title and probably earn the #1 ranking in NJ. Gami will get competition from Jackson, Washington Twp. and Lenape in that section, but they appear to have enough coming back to come out on top.



Delsea 2002-03 Preview
Seniors 119 - Eric Reyes (22-8) 2nd D31, 2nd R8
135 - Don Fisch (35-0) 1st D31, 1st R8, 1st state
140 - Dave Emick (21-8) 3rd D31
160 - Jason Bilinski (29-7) 2nd D31, 1st R8, 7/8 state
171 - Rob Hemphill (10-14)
215 - James Stevenson (20-5) 1st D31, 4th R8
275 - Jeff Tyler (27-10) 2nd D31, 3rd R8, 7/8 state
Juniors 112 - Anner Arroyo (11-12) 2nd D31
130 - Robert Pierson (20-13) 2nd D31
   
Sophomores 103 - Frank Gayeski (22-10) 2nd D31
145 - Billy Smashey (9-8) 4th D31
152 - Jason Vilimas (6-9)
   
Graduated 125 - Brian Zane (30-6) 1st D31, 2nd R8, 7/8 state
189 - Brett Kammer (17-13) 2nd D31
   
Prospects

Comments by Sayer of Truth
With 12 returning starters Delsea should be one of the finest teams in NJ next season. Led by state champion Don Fisch, Delsea has eight 20+ match winners returning to the 2nd best team in G3 last season. I haven't decided on my preseason top 5 yet...but it will be difficult not to consider them for a spot. Group 3 has really emerged the past few seasons as a much stronger group. In south jersey alone you have Delsea and Kingsway...and there's defending G3 champion North Hunterdon...and P'Burg has moved down to G3. Delsea is loaded for 2003...so the race for G3 dominance should be interesting.


Phillipsburg 2002-03 Preview
Seniors 130 - Kyle McRoberts (17-13) 4th D1
135 - P.J. Budd (26-5) 1st D1
145 - Justin Koeller (24-11) 1st D1, 2nd R1
160 - Dave Post (34-5) 1st D1, 1st R1, 5th state
 275 - Marty Altemose (7-9) 3rd D1, 4th R1
   
Juniors 103 - Robert Au (28-6) 1st D1
152 - Jared Duffy (1-6)
Sophomores 112 - Brandon Stillo (21-10) 1st D1, 4th R1
 
Graduated 119 - Trevor Duddy (27-10) 1st D1, 2nd R1, 7/8 state
125 - Dan Buss (21-11) 1st D1, 4th R1
140 - Mike Frank (19-10) 1st D1, 2nd R1
171 - Derek Schisler (29-7) 1st D1, 1st R1
189 - Mike Bray (17-15) 1st D1
215 - Ian Roncoroni (22-10) 1st D1, 2nd R1
   
Prospects  
 

Comments by Sayer of Truth
P'Burg should once again be in the mix with the top 5-8 teams in NJ, and now that they have moved down to G3 it should be an interesting battle between P'Burg and North Hunterdon for G3 honors. P'Burg returns 8 starters and with the possible return of Mike Fania P'Burg looks to be prepared for a nice season. Fania's return is important because the upperweights are where P'Burg is thin. They also have some question marks down low, but they still appear to be a fine team.


Paulsboro 2002-03 Preview
Seniors 125 - Leroy Parker (14-8) 3rd D29
160 - Eric DiTonno (19-11) 1st D29
171 - Zach Garren (35-3) 1st D29, 1st R8, 4th state
Juniors 103 - David Smith (29-4) 1st D29
112 - Howard Lounsberry (21-5)
145 - Trevor Suter (33-6) 1st D29, 3rd R8
152 - Nino Polimeni (15-11) 3rd D29
Sophomores 130 - Chuck Martell (14-10)
140 - Pat Byrne (10-11) 3rd D29
Graduated 119 - Ryan O'Hara (31-6) 1st D29, 1st R8, 6th state
135 - Domenic Magazu (21-15) 2nd D29, 2nd R8
189 - James Funk (24-5) 1st D29, 2nd R8
215 - Mike Mendenhall (24-1) 1st D29, 1st R8, 2nd state
275 - Tom Curl (37-0) 1st D29, 1st R8, 1st state
Prospects    Issac Redman 

Comments by Sayer of Truth
Paulsboro certainly lost some impressive talent to graduation...but don't think this program is taking a big step back. They are still very dangerous and easily the best team in NJ in Group 1. With nine returning starters and the possible return of Issac Redman Paulsboro will once again be one of the finest teams in NJ and battle Gami, Delsea, North Hunterdon, and P'Burg for that top spot in the rankings.


Washington Twp 2002-03 Preview
Seniors 103 - Dave Tomasette (37-1) 1st D30, 1st R8, 3rd state
135 - Chaney Brouster (18-13) 2nd D30
145 - Nick Curcio (21-6) 1st D30
189 - Chris Nisczak (27-8) 2nd D30
215 - Ryan Cantwell (15-4) 2nd D30
Juniors 112 - Steve Buckley (20-12) 2nd D30
119 - Chuck Williamson (13-9) 1st D30
130 - Mark Ring (24-8) 1st D30
140 - Tyler Tisdell (30-8) 1st D30, 3rd R8
Sophomores 125 - Matt Sheldon (6-18) 
171 -  John Brattelli (3-16)
Graduated 152 - Tim Sisto (29-9) 1st D30, 3rd R8
160 - Shea Harris (19-9) 3rd D30
275 - Mike O'Conner (22-4) 1st D30
Prospects   

Comments by Sayer of Truth
Washington Twp. is one of the finer teams in the South G4 section. They are also potentially one of the top 5 teams in NJ. With 10-11 returning starters Twp. is poised to make a run at Absegami and whoever wins the south G4 section will probably...and this is a July prediction...will probably be the #1 team in NJ. I know P'Burg and Paulsboro...and also the G3 champion will want a piece of that...but as of right now I figure the south G4 champion will be the best team in NJ. Twp. looks loaded right now so expect good things from them in 2002/2003.



Buena 2002-03 Preview
Seniors 119 - Chris Grusemeyer (19-7) 1st D32
140 - Calvin Motte (17-9)
145 - Jimmy Thomas (10-5) 3rd D32
160 - Greg Neder (18-10) 2nd D32
Juniors 135 - Ricky Wilcox (27-6) 1st D32, 3rd R8
160 - Josh Tantillo (4-14)
Sophomores 103 - Bobby Shea (16-7),  , , 
112 - Mike Wilcox (24-5) 4th D32,
125 - Anthony Badaracco (9-4) 2nd D32
130 - Phil Asencio (16-8) 4th D32
171 - Paul Zemanik (23-7) 3rd D32
Graduated 189 - Greg Maxwell (33-6) 2nd D32, 3rd R8, 5th state  
215 - Nate Hollander (7-11) 4th D32
275 - Vince Cifaloglio (29-3) 1st D32, 2nd R8
Prospects  

Comments by Sayer of Truth
With 11 returning starters, and 10 of them with winning records look for Buena to be one of the better G2 teams in NJ next season. They will need to rebuild the upperweights to achieve overall balance but this appears to be the strongest Group 2 team in the south section



Kingsway 2002-03 Preview

Seniors 112 - Lou Tirado (24-7) 1st D31
119 - Tim Geary (11-18) 4th D31
140 - Mark Barber (20-10) 2nd D31, 4th R8
145 - Brandon Becker (36-1) 1st D31, 1st R8, 1st state
152 - Jared Villecco (26-4) 1st D31, 2nd R8
Juniors 125 - Steve Gray (22-9) 3rd D31
130 - Nick Gamber
135 - Craig Trainer (14-12) 3rd D31
171 - Nick Barber (20-8) 1st D31
189 - Nick Boles (16-10) 1st D31
215 - Josh Rhodes (16-13) 2nd D31
275 - Matt Stiefel
Sophomores 103 - Joe Salvatore (9-17)
 
Graduated 160 - Carmen Leone (23-10) 1st D31, 2nd R8 
215 - Zach Stefka (7-11)
Prospects  
 

Comments by Sayer of Truth
Kingsway returns nearly their entire line-up from last season and should be one of the better teams in NJ in 2002/2003. I have read internet rumor of wrestlers leaving Kingsway, but until they are verified the Dragons have to be considered a threat in the G3 south battle along with Delsea. They have a very strong senior class led by state champ Brandon Becker and should be balanced from 119-275. If they stayed in G2 they would be the favorite...but G3 is tougher next season...so the south G3 winner has a chance to win the whole thing.



Camden Catholic 2002-03 Preview
Seniors 119 - Ed Giosa (36-2) 1st D28, 1st R7, 2nd state, , 
135 - Dennis Kelley (1st D28)
145 - Jerry Bowne (2nd D28, 4th R7)
Juniors 103 - Ryan McCormick (28-9) 1st D28, 2nd R7
   
Sophomores 112 - Pat Russo (2nd D28)
 
Graduated 125 - Mark Koszyk (35-3) 1st D28, 1st R7, 7/8 state
130 - Bob Stinson (38-0) 1st D28, 1st R7, 1st state
140 - Brian Boland (33-3) 1st D28, 3rd R7
152 - Mike Gormley
160 - Roland Nichols (2nd D28)
171 - Mike Cornely (3rd D28)
189 - Tom Cornely (3rd D28)
215 - Tom Cassano (1st D28, 4th R7)
275 - Joe LoCastro (27-4) 1st D28, 2nd R7
Prospects  
 

Comments by Sayer of Truth
CC suffered some serious graduation losses and will be hard pressed to match last seasons run at #1 in NJ. They still have talent, they always do...but rebuilding the middle and upperweights will determine their progress in 2002/2003.



Old Bridge 2002-03 Preview
Seniors 275 - Matt Lamela (20-5) 2nd D20
   
Juniors 103 - John Pagnotta (22-7) 2nd D20, 3rd R5
112 - Justin Obrusniak (25-9) 1st D20, 2nd R5
125 - Mike Caruso (5-17) 1st D20
130 - Vin Iodaci (22-2) 1st D20, 4th R5
215 - Charlie Fradella (9-15)
Sophomores  - no returning starters
 
Graduated 119 - Ian Gorham (32-3) 1st D20, 1st R5, 7/8 state
135 - Nick Vander Valk (7-10) 3rd D20
140 - Alejandro Batlle (16-10)
145 - Wilhelm Kienhofer (32-8) 1st D20, 1st R5, 6th state
152 - Ken Loeffler (7-10) 3rd D20
160 - Andrew Orak (4-16)
171 - Mike Wojcik (32-4) 1st D20, 1st R5, 7/8 state
189 - Francis Barnett (7-16)
Prospects  
 

Comments by Sayer of Truth
Some of the records I have for the OB wrestlers may be a little incomplete but I think they are fairly accurate. OB lost 8 starters to graduation but I remember thinking they would fall off a little last season after heavy graduation loss....but they responded by having another great season. OB is a quality program that simply reloads each year. Their numbers are always good...so I expect them to be back among the top Central Jersey G4 teams again. They do have some rebuilding to do in the middle and upperweights but the lowers appear strong.



Brick Memorial 2002-03 Preview
Seniors 130 - Kasey Stahlin (1st D23)
145 - Drew Duddy, 275 - Kevin Reynolds
Juniors 119 - Pat Brady
215 - Brian Karatz
 
Sophomores 103 - Chuck Lobello
140 - Dave Kiley (3rd D23)
103 - Vin Cosenzo (1st D23, 4th R6) let me know if he returns
Graduated 112 - Mike Schembari      
125 - Marc Rosenfeld (33-4) 1st D23, 1st R6, 5th state
135 - Dave Rogers (35-3) 1st D23, 2nd R6, 3rd state
152 - Tim Brennan (2nd D23)
160 - Charlie Russell (1st D23)
171 - Matt Morin (29-7) 2nd D23, 3rd R6
189 - Brett Jankos (32-5) 1sr D23, 2nd R6, 4th state
Prospects  
 

Comments by Sayer of Truth
Brick Memorial is usually one of the better teams in the G4 south section, but BM lost a lot of talent to graduation...including 3 state placewinners. I expect BM to reload as they usually do but they will take a step back next season. I have also heard rumors of Coach Caravella stepping down. BM must rebuild their middle & upperweights to compete with the big boys in G4...but they have talent in Stahlin (if healthy), Kiley, Duddy, and Karatz.



Jackson 2002-03 Preview
Seniors 130 - Giro Borgia (17+ wins) 1st D21
  140 - Dom DiMeola (14+ wins) 3rd D21
  171 - Jeremy Edwards (32-4) 1st D21, 2nd R6, 7/8 state
  215 - Pat Richards (13+ wins 2nd D21)
  275 - John Loff (31-8) 1st D21, 3rd R6, 5th state
   
   
Juniors 103 - Jeff Pascarella (32-7) 2nd D21, 2nd R6, 7/8 state 
  112 - Joe Eurell (20+ wins) 3rd D21
  135 - Adam Berking (18+ wins) 2nd D21
  145 - Kevin Shelly (10+ wins) 3rd D21
  152 - Alex Ginsberg
   
Sophomores 125 - Steve Rivera
 
Graduated  
119 - Jay Koonts (2nd D21)
160 - Kyle Shelly (19+ wins) 3rd D21
189 - Walter Herres (3rd D21)
Prospects  
 

Comments by Sayer of Truth
Jackson is another loaded G4 team in South Jersey and will be one of the teams (along with Washington Twp.) that will give Absegami their biggest competition in G4. Jackson has 11 returning starters including 3 state placewinners in Jeff Pascarella, Jeremy Edwards, and John Loff. Look for the big 3 down south to have a major battle next year for a G4 title.



Southern Regional 2002-03 Preview

Seniors 130 - Dan Hall (28-6) 1st D24, 2nd R6
  145 - Ryan Fessler (14-12) 2nd D24
  152 - Joe Schmid (18-13) 3rd D24
  215 - Ian Holden (16-8)
 
Juniors 112 - Ryan Karp (13-12) 3rd D24
  135 - Bryab Vesce (8-16)
  275 - John Kaszuba (3-6)
   
Sophomores 103 - Sean Quibb (19-8) 1st D24
  125 - Will Ballinger (6-13)
 
Graduated 119 - Brendan Ackers (17-12) 2nd D24
160 - Kelly Frischmann (19-13) 3rd D24
171 - Brett Halvacek (17-12) 3rd D24
189 - Dan Clark (34-2) 1st D24, 1st R6, 2nd state
Prospects  
 

Comments by Sayer of Truth
 What can you say about the G4 South Jersey section? It is loaded...and Southern is another example of that sections strength. With 9-10 returning starters look for Southern to be in the hunt again...and also another team in the top 20 in NJ. Team leaders are : Sean Quinn, Ryan Karp, Dan Hall, Ryan Fessler, Joe Schmid, and Ian Holden.
 


Toms River East 2002-03 Preview

Seniors 130 - Fred Pontotiero (27-7) 2bd D24, 3rd R6
  135 - Jonathan Jackson (4-21)
  160 - Vinnie Salek (36-1) 1st D24, 1st R6, 2nd state
  189 - Daniel Peoples (4-16)
 
Juniors 103 - Troy Bayer (14-15) 3rd D24
  112 - Frank Solomon (10-17)
  140 - Donald Harring (8-19)
  171 - Anthony Pontoriero (20-8)
  275 - Kevin Davis (17-11) 3rd D24
   
Sophomores  No Returning Starters
   
 
Graduated 125 - Bill Kinder (26-7) 2bd D24, 4th R6
145 - Zak Hutton (27-6) 1st D24
152 - Devin Mesanko (36-2) 1st D24, 1st R6, 3rd state
215 - Paul Sternlieb (24-10) 1st D24, 2nd R6
Prospects  
 

Comments by Sayer of Truth
Another strong South G4 program that did lose 4 very talented wrestlers to graduation. TRE still looks to be tough for next season though but replacing four 24+ win wrestlers is not easy. Look for them to be in the South G4 mix again with the rest of the stud teams in NJ.

 


Toms River South 2002-03 Preview

Seniors 112 - Travis Bogan (18-9) 2nd D24
  125 - Cameron Wuesthoff (17-7)
  135 - Joe Adelizzi (23-9) 2nd D24
  140 - Anthony Sorrentino (12-11)
  145 - James Haywood (7-8) 3rd D24
  152 - Mike Rodgers (9-15)
 
Juniors 119 - Doug Fisher (17-14) 4th D24
  189 - Kyle Bilquist (31-5) 1st D24, 3rd R6
  215 - Shaun Wilbert (25-10) 2nd D24, 3rd R6
   
Sophomores 103 - Eric Fisher (5-7)
 
Graduated 160 - Elijah Amarh (7-12)
171 - Max Seeland (26-9) 1st D24, 4th R6
275 - Albert Shenko (25-7) 1st D24
Prospects  
 

Comments by Sayer of Truth
TRS looks to be an interesting team this season. With 11 returning starters and some serious talent uptop they may be a team to be reckoned with in 2002/2003. The team leaders will be Travis Bogan, Doug Fisher, Cameron Wuesthoff, Joe Adelizzi, Anthony Sorrentino, James Haywood, Kyle Bilquist, and Shaun Wilbert. This certainly looks like a team to be considered for Top 20 ranking in NJ this year.

 


Manalapan 2002-03 Preview

Seniors 112 - Dan Hilt (34-2) 1st D21, 1st R6, 3rd state
  125 - Teddy Louis-Jacques (6-6)
  130 - Sean Burns (25-5) 2nd D21
  135 - Joe Anastasio (21-11) 3rd D21, 4th R6
  140 - Mike Gaeta (28-5) 1st D21, 2nd R6
  145 - Branden Provow (23-5) 1st D21
  160 - Dan Becker (12-12) 4th D21
  171 - Dominik Lipari (12-16) 4th D21
  275 - Dan Brown (4-8)
   
 
Juniors 103 - Nick Monochio (35-2) 1st D21, 1st R6, 4th state
  119 - Scott Beckerman (24-8) 3rd D21, 4th R6
   
Sophomores  No returning starters
 
Graduated 152 - Pete White
189 - Chris Rock (2nd D21)
215 - Evan Sliwoski (1st D21)
Prospects  
 

Comments by Sayer of Truth
With 11 returning starters including 7 with 20+ wins, Manalapan looks to be one of the top 10 teams in NJ entering the 2002/2003 season. Looking at it now they may be the favorite in G4 Central Jersey, and if they can find upperweight balance they can be a serious G4 contender. The leaders will be Monochio, Hilt, Beckerman, Burns, Anastasio, Gaeta, and Provow. Manalapan looks primed for an excellent season this year...their senior class is loaded with talent.

 

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